Connections
- JBL Wave Buds
- Bluetooth 5.2 connection
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Earbud comparison
JBL Wave Buds vs JBL Wave 200TWS
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  JBL Wave Buds
KSh 8,000In Stock | 02  JBL Wave 200TWS
KSh 7,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The JBL Wave Buds is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (32 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP54) and an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the JBL Wave 200TWS only costs KSh 500 less.
Battery life
- JBL Wave Buds
- Up to 24 hours with the case
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Up to 20 hours with the case
Controls
- JBL Wave Buds
- Touch controls for playback
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Touch controls for everyday use
Fit
- JBL Wave Buds
- Ear tips included
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- Three sizes of ear tips
Weight
- JBL Wave Buds
- 9 g per earbud
- JBL Wave 200TWS
- 47.5 g
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
JBL Wave Buds
- Rated for up to 32 hours per charge (vs 5).
- IP54 water and dust resistance (vs IPX2).
- Rated for up to 24 hours in total with the charging case (vs 20).
- Ambient Aware, TalkThru.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
JBL Wave 200TWS
- Lower price: KSh 7,500 (vs KSh 8,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | JBL Wave Buds | JBL Wave 200TWS |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Ear tips included | Three sizes of ear tips |
| Weight | 9 g per earbud | 47.5 g |
| Battery life | Up to 32 hours per charge; up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 20 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch Control | Touch controls for calls, music and voice assistant |
| Noise cancellation | Neither has noise cancellation for listening. | |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX2 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Voice Aware | JBL Deep Bass Sound |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Ambient Aware, TalkThru | No |
| Case features | Standard charging case | 500mAh lithium-ion charging case |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use 8 mm drivers.
- Same connector: wireless audio connection.
- Same impedance: 16Ω.
In summary
For most buyers the JBL Wave Buds is the better buy; the JBL Wave 200TWS makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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